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City of Woodburn (OR)

Oregon Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Code List

2021 OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE

2021 OREGON RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CODE

2025 OREGON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALTY CODE

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

Revision Required
1
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Where the array does not exceed 25 percent of total roof area, a minimum 12" unobstructed pathway shall be maintained along each side of any horizontal ridge.

We will also need to label at least 1 fire pathway of 36" down the side of the home, any part of the roof that overhangs the building cannot be counted in this 36" pathway.

Fire pathways cannot be within 12" from the low point of a valley.

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
999
Snow Load
999
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
Load Side Taps,Line Side Taps,Meter Adapter,PV Breaker
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Please provide a sketch or picture of existing rafter bracing such as collar ties, purlins, knee walls, or doubled rafters. If none exist, please choose one of the methods to install only in affected areas.

Roof Plan

Provide a sketch or photo of existing rafter bracing such as collar ties, purlins, knee walls, or doubled rafters. If none exist, please choose a method to apply only in affected areas.

Attachment Detail

Attachments shall be spaced not greater than 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center in any direction where:

  • Ground snow exceed 36 psf (1.197 kN/m2).
  • Located within 3 feet (914 mm) of a roof edge, hip, eave or ridge.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category B or greater and the _wind speed_ exceeds 120 mph.
  • Located in wind Exposure Category C or greater and the _wind speed_ exceeds 110 mph.
Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Woodburn (OR) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.